He Also Said

Iraqi style
English

He Also Said

Whatever of these formal words remains, time has left it in my hands. But what good is it, when time won't grant me even a breath to speak?
Explanation: The poem laments that although the poet has more to say about ceremony and custom, the passing of time gives him no chance to continue.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۲۲ - وقال ایضاً

هرچه آن از مراسم سخن است روزگارش گذاشتست بمن
زان چه حاصل ، چو روزگار دمی نگذارد همی مرا بسخن